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Joon Ha Park

Joon Ha Park

Joon Ha Park is a correspondent at Korea Risk Group. He has previously written on issues related to the two Koreas at The Peninsula Report, and appeared on ABC News Australia, Deutsche Welle and Monocle Radio. He specializes in offering in-depth analyses of South Korea’s defense policy, security relations and domestic politics for Korea Pro.

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Seoul investigating two North Koreans found on boat in Yellow Sea

Seoul investigating two North Koreans found on boat in Yellow Sea

Unification ministry exploring how to contact DPRK for potential repatriation as inter-Korean hotlines remain silent

Seoul investigating two North Koreans found on boat in Yellow Sea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 21, 2025
Russian security chief Shoigu arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un

Russian security chief Shoigu arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un

Top Moscow official and DPRK leader discuss Russia-US dialogue as allies continue military cooperation over Ukraine war

Russian security chief Shoigu arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un
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Anton Sokolin | Joon Ha Park March 21, 2025
North Korea tests ‘new-generation’ air defense missile system: State media

North Korea tests ‘new-generation’ air defense missile system: State media

Kim Jong Un observed test from undisclosed site on last day of US-ROK Freedom Shield drills

North Korea tests ‘new-generation’ air defense missile system: State media
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 21, 2025
North Korea condemns Japan’s reported plans for long-range missile units

North Korea condemns Japan’s reported plans for long-range missile units

Pyongyang warns missile deployment in Kyushu would threaten regional stability, despite Tokyo’s denial of reports

North Korea condemns Japan’s reported plans for long-range missile units
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 20, 2025
The real story of the North Koreans killed in the WWII firebombing of Japan

The real story of the North Koreans killed in the WWII firebombing of Japan

The DPRK demands Tokyo recognize Korean victims of US air raids, and there’s more than a grain of truth to its criticism

The real story of the North Koreans killed in the WWII firebombing of Japan
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy March 18, 2025
US, ROK hold joint drills on taking out North Korea’s underground bunkers

US, ROK hold joint drills on taking out North Korea’s underground bunkers

Allies practice identifying facilities and sealing entrances in preparation for subterranean warfare

US, ROK hold joint drills on taking out North Korea’s underground bunkers
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 17, 2025
UN working group demands North Korea immediately release detained missionaries

UN working group demands North Korea immediately release detained missionaries

Human rights experts conclude DPRK’s detention of three South Koreans for nearly 11 years violates international law

UN working group demands North Korea immediately release detained missionaries
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 14, 2025
North Korea warns of conflict risk after ROK bombing mishap near border

North Korea warns of conflict risk after ROK bombing mishap near border

DPRK says mistaken bombing of civilian area could have escalated tensions, criticizing ongoing US-South Korea drills

North Korea warns of conflict risk after ROK bombing mishap near border
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 12, 2025
US-ROK forces hold air assault training as North Korea continues to slam drills

US-ROK forces hold air assault training as North Korea continues to slam drills

Joint exercise for Freedom Shield aims to enhance combined operations, as ROK navy trains to intercept WMD shipments

US-ROK forces hold air assault training as North Korea continues to slam drills
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 11, 2025
US, ROK security advisers reaffirm goal of North Korean denuclearization

US, ROK security advisers reaffirm goal of North Korean denuclearization

First meeting of Mike Waltz and Shin Won-sik comes as Trump policies raise concern about US commitment to defend Seoul

US, ROK security advisers reaffirm goal of North Korean denuclearization
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 7, 2025
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